kody_king / Shutterstock.com In most years (especially up years), the Nasdaq 100 stood that much taller than the S&P 500, thanks in part to beefier gains from the tech sector. Invesco’s Q3 note shows QQQ NAV +8.94% in Q3 2025, ahead of the S&P 500’s +8.12%. But just because the Nasdaq 100 tends to outrun the market on the way up doesn't mean it'll do so moving forward, especially if tech goes from boom to bust suddenly. In this piece, we'll determine whether it's a better idea to look to a tech-heavier, ...